Module 8 Vocab

Question 1

Amblyopia

Answer 1

Dull or dim vision; with no apparent organic defect

Question 2

Audiologist

Answer 2

Specialist in evaluation of hearing function, detection of hearing impairment …

Question 3

Miotic

Answer 3

Substance that causes constriction of pupil

Question 4

Medulla oblongata

Answer 4

Lowest part of brain, continuous w/ top of spinal cord

Question 5

Vertigo

Answer 5

Dizziness; movement when there’s none

Question 6

Tinnitus

Answer 6

Ringing in both ears

Question 7

Seborrheas

Answer 7

Excessive discharge of sebum from sebaceous gland

Question 8

Serous

Answer 8

Thing watery serum like drainage

Question 9

Benign

Answer 9

Non cancerous

Question 10

Jaundice

Answer 10

Yellow discoloration of skin and mucous membranes

Question 11

Pathogen

Answer 11

Disease causing oortanism

Question 12

Antibody

Answer 12

Protein substance prod in blood or tissue

Question 13

Macrophages

Answer 13

Large WBC live in tissue

Question 14

Microorganism

Answer 14

Any living organisms

Question 15

Microorganism

Answer 15

Any living organisms

Question 16

Inflammation

Answer 16

Characterized by Rebs

Question 17

Monocyte

Answer 17

Agrunolocyte

Question 18

Allergy test

Answer 18

Small quantity applied under skin

Question 19

Amniocentesis

Answer 19

Puncture to remove fluid from sac

Question 20

Audiometry

Answer 20

Test using sound waves

Question 21

Ausculation

Answer 21

Listening for sounds

Question 22

Electromiography

Answer 22

Recording of electrical activity of muscle tissue (electrodes)

Question 23

Endoscopy

Answer 23

Inspection of organ or body cavity with tube like instrument

Question 24

Gastroscopy

Answer 24

Visual exam of stomach thru endoscope

Question 25

Holter monitor

Answer 25

ECG recording of heart activity -> detects heart rhythm abnormality

Question 26

Pap smear

Answer 26

Insertion of cotton swab or spatula into vagina

Question 27

Biopsy

Answer 27

Removal of piece of tissue study under microscope

Question 28

Catheterization

Answer 28

Introduction of catheter (flexible hollow tube) into vessel or cavity to withdraw fluids

Question 29

Colonoscopy

Answer 29

Visual exam of colon using endoscope

Question 30

Cystoscopy

Answer 30

Visual exam of urinary bladder thru cystoscope

Question 31

Dilation and curettage

Answer 31

Probes increasing in size inserted thru vagina

Question 32

Electrocardiography

Answer 32

ECG EKG; connection of electrodes to body

Question 33

Percussion hammer

Answer 33

Striking body part w short sharp taps of fingers to det size

Question 34

Phlebotomy

Answer 34

Puncture of vein to remove sample of blood for analysis

Question 35

Sigmoidoscopy

Answer 35

Exam of 20in of colon and te rum using endoscope thru anus